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The Next Big Influencer Is This 4-Foot-Tall Robot From China

Wired UK · 14 August 2026 at 21:59

The Next Big Influencer Is This 4-Foot-Tall Robot From China

The Unitree G1 has found online fame as a relatively affordable robot that can charm a crowd.

But can it ever hold down a real job?

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The Next Big Influencer Is This 4-Foot-Tall Robot From China

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